Arts Charities That specialise in Music
Discover 2,515 Arts charities that specialise in music. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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The Chasah Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Social welfareAdult education focused on the role of the arts and business in improving outcomes for the poorer people in societyThe relief of povertyThe charity delivers a learning journey for young adults collaborating with other charities and makes grants to individuals and institutions for the furtherance of education and the relief of poverty in areas where we can work on systemic change.
Ilford Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesTo advance public education in Redbridge, and the surrounding area, in the arts of Music,and Drama, particularly among the Youth of the area.To, or for,the benefit of such other charitable purposes in Redbridge and elsewhere, as the Socity, through its committee may decide from time to time.
Exeter Youth Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary groupExeter Children's Orchestra offers children and young people aged 7-18 (and their families) the chance to play a wide variety of music in a fun, friendly and safe environment. This includes tuition and performing in concerts for the community.
Clacton Concert Orchestra
Arts, Charity and VCS supportGive concerts in Clacton on Sea and the Tendring District in order to raise money for charitable purposes. We also like to provide a platform for young players to help develop their musical talents either through solo performances or by joining in with the orchestra to gain experience in orchestral playing either temporarily or as junior members of the orchestra.
Friends Of Bury Music Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EducationSUPPORT ORGANISATION FOR THE STAFF, PUPILS, AND ACTIVITIES OF BURY MUSIC CENTRE.RAISING FUNDS TO PURCHASE NEW INSTRUMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE LOANS TO PARENTS TO ASSIST THEM TO PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS.ASSIST WITH ORGANISING CONCERTS FOR VARIOUS BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS COACHED BY THE BURY MUSIC CENTRE.
Leasowe Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareRamblers group, , Cinema and Theatre group, Craft group, Educational and Pleasure outings, Friendship Luncheon group, Social group, visiting speakers most months,Summer Lunch, Musical evening, Christmas party evening, plus a couple of fundraising events each year.
Rotary Club Of Lutterworth Wycliffe Trust Fund
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, EducationFundraising events - Swimfest Gala, Race Nights, Millionaires Evening, Barn-dance, Musical events, Quiz nights and Santa Fun Run.Public Service operations include stewarding of Town Council organised Chistmas and Feast Week events. Organising School Young Chef, Design and Writing & competitions.We support local charities & good causes as well as National & International charities & appeals.
The St Helens Choral Society
Arts, LeisurePublic entertainment by means of high quality, classical, choral concerts.
Withington Education Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureA trust set up in 1979 to the memory of Peter Withington, Headteacher of Frederick Gough Comprehensive School, for the benefit of young people up to the age of 21 and resident in the North Lincolnshire Council area.Trustees meet termly to make awards to support a wide range of endevours by young people such as music, performance, sports and international events.
Hoddesdon Music Club
ArtsOrganise recitals and arrange trips to musical events
The Rushmoor Choir
Arts, Social welfareThe Rushmoor Choir meets for a weekly rehearsal in preparation for four concerts every year, holds regular social events to encourage good relationship between members, leads singing at weddings in local area when booked and regularly takes part in local council twinning activities with European community choirs.
The Rotary Club Of New Mills Marple And District Benevolent Fund
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareOrganising fund raising events, such as jazz concerts, garden parties etc. Organising charity collections at Christmas, such as house to house collections, street collections and store collections. Ensuring the proceeds are donated to Rotary charities at home and overseas, and other good causes that are charitable (see website).
Bollington Festival Choir
Arts, Charity and VCS supportTo bring together a diverse group of individuals to sing together as a Choir, performing concerts and fundraising events.
Blackburn Chamber Choir
ArtsThe purpose/aims of the choir are to promote cultural enrichment of the community through the presentation of public concerts, music performances and workshops.
Cor Meibion Maelgwn/maelgwn Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo foster and promote the education of the general public in the appreciation of music in all its aspects and to co-operate with local authorities relating to the practice, presentation and study of music, in order to promote better and a more widespread performance of instrumental and choral work etc.
The Preston Simpson And Sterndale Young Musicians Trust
Arts, EducationMusic Scholarship Grants
The Portsmouth Branch Of The University Of The Third Age
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchWe are a self-help educational and social organisation for retired and semi-retired. We offer a range of groups and activities such as: music discovery; french; spanish; book club; french reading; law, art; art appreciation; Upwords; Mah Jong; Rummikub; history; architecture; poetry & plays; film club; science & technology; philosophy.
The Heathfield Silver Band
Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe band continues to promote and teach brass band music in the community and regularly supports other organisations with their events and fund raising. The band has made a number of donations including to Chestnut Tree House and Brighton Hospital
The Friends Of Bolton Priory
Arts, Associations, ReligionTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE PRIORY CHURCH OF ST. MARY AND ST. CUTHBERT, BOLTON ABBEY.THIS IS ACHIEVED BY SUPPORTING BOLTON PRIORY'S PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL IN PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING THE FABRIC OF BOLTON PRIORY, IT'S FITTINGS, FURNITURE, AND ORNAMENTS, AND ALSO IT'S SERVICES AND MUSIC.
Don Valley Festival Of The Arts Music And Drama
ArtsArts, music and drama
Friends Of North Devon Youth Music
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe charity provides an opportunity for young people to enjoy their instruments and improve their musical skills by playing together. Ensembles coached by experienced musicians meet weekly and they give about three public concerts each year.
Oxted And Limpsfield Choral Society
ArtsThe promotion of a greater appreciation of choral music by the general public, by (a) the public performance of choral works to the highest possible standard consistent with reasonable ticket prices; and (b) encouraging as many members of the public as possible to join the Society in performance, there being no audition requirement before joining the choir.
Lightwater Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including Arts, Crafts and Science to improve and develop conditions of rural life. To advance their education in citizenship in public questions, both national and international in music, drama and other cultural subjects, branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
The Leamington Spa Competitive Festival
ArtsThe object of the Charity is to mount Royal Leamington Spa's annual music, speech and drama and dance festival
Brompton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureBrompton Village Hall acts as a 'community hub' within the village. Organisations including the Local History Society, Brompton and District Gardening Club, Parish Council, Village Ventures Community Lunch club, Ducklings Toddler Group, Brownies and Brompton Primary School all use the hall. Other uses include fundraising for charity, private parties, musical evenings and educational classes.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many music arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,515 registered music arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the music arts charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of music arts charities?
Music arts charities reported a combined annual income of £6.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for music arts charities?
Across all music arts charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of music arts charities?
Music arts charities have an average annual income of £678k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.